Warrior for Peace
U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever
U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever
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Toronto’s Vector Institute aims to attract the world’s leading minds in a booming field
Tasty appetizer earns U of T second place in international cooking competition
Applications from several countries soar as international students rethink where to attend university
UTM students design educational games about life on the International Space Station
The students we asked liked the greater autonomy and creativity that running their own company allows
The former chancellor is remembered for her wit and warmth
A former soldier, he cultivated a legacy of service and a commitment to family and community
The procedure allowed Melissa Benoit to have a life-saving transplant
A mathematician offers ideas on how to protect ourselves from hackers without making our digital devices impossibly complex to use
Can a minimum income guarantee help lift people out of poverty? Ontario is about to find out
How much do U of T alumni contribute to Toronto, Canada and the world?
Daniels students’ projects find new uses for the the city’s neglected river valleys
New model for assessing personality traits could benefit employers
City manager Peter Wallace talks tough with politicians on taxes and spending
Margaret Lam’s company aims to reduce ticket prices for concertgoers
This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website
U of T faculty and staff had this alum’s back, which enabled her to thrive
Royal Ontario Museum exhibit tells the story of the world’s largest mammal
The late Sol Littman’s fight against anti-Semitism is a reminder “to not let history repeat itself”
U of T alum pushes his piano two kilometres to play ragtime on Toronto’s streets
How two U of T graduate students built North America’s first working electron microscope
U of T startup ARDA Power is looking to change people’s ideas about where electricity should come from
A stroke or brain injury often robs patients of their ability to communicate thoughts and emotions. U of T alumna Aura Kagan found a way to help them converse again
U of T alumna Margaret Russocki was a leading modernist architect in Toronto – and one of the few women in her field
Donald Trump’s presidency is raising the risk of violent conflict among the world’s great powers
Two U of T entrepreneurs are offering DNA tests to help singles connect and couples stay together
Alumni Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton unleash their inner infernos in darkly hilarious sketches
At the Gardiner Museum, Kelvin Browne aims to connect people with the beauty and artistry of ceramics -- and encourage them to make their own
A smartphone app co-created by a U of T alum allows health professionals to share images of unusual cases
U of T alumnus Harold Johns pioneered a new kind of cancer treatment dubbed the “cobalt bomb”
Ophthalmologist Arun Lakra explores luck, science and faith in his hit play, Sequence
The Munk School of Global Affairs encourages students to apply what they learn to a global issue they’re passionate about. Sometimes it saves lives
Program named for Lester B. Pearson would offer 37 international students full tuition for four years
Research at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research could one day eliminate the need for infants with heart problems to have more than one surgery
The renovated Daniels Building at One Spadina will bring together scholars from across the university to envision an even better Toronto
By reducing energy use in its new campus buildings, the university is helping the city meet its own ambitious climate-change goals
U of T aims to raise $20 million for a multi-year project to reimagine King’s College Circle
Scholarships can inspire students to believe they can make a difference. For Atik Bird, it helped her reach out to others – and trust her own voice
U of T is extending the Boundless Promise Matching Program, which supports students financially
Researchers at the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health have teamed up with a First Nation in northwestern Ontario to solve a generation-old medical mystery
A research centre at U of T Mississauga aims to speed up the development of new life-saving cancer medications
Scholars at the Jackman Humanities Institute find optimism amidst the pain in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Hart Professorships support the next generation of engineering research pioneers
U of T Mississauga aims to create global champions in the battle against white-collar crime
Artificial intelligence could soon transform almost everything. The Rotman School’s Creative Destruction Lab will place U of T entrepreneurs at the forefront
The facility will encourage collaborations among students, faculty and industry in all engineering disciplines
The design of the Jackman Law Building reflects the need for shared, creative spaces for both students and faculty
Robarts Common will create new places for students to study, work together and access the world’s digital knowledge
U of T Scarborough has close ties with the community. A new building will help foster even stronger links
Professor Shafique Virani says the key to countering Islamophobia is education
Reading Canadian fiction and poetry helps us understand our own experience and that of others
Students at UTSC will be able to learn much more about Tamil language and culture, thanks to a $2-million gift
U of T’s Boundless campaign is helping the university – and Canada – shine as a beacon of inclusion and hope
Renovated space marries history with innovation to better serve U of T’s booming grad student population
“These results demonstrate our world-class performance in teaching,” says U of T president Meric Gertler
U of T students have spoken: Print is far from dead, but online has its place, too
This Hart House Library literary club is stress-free
Rhodes Scholar Stephanie Gaglione is interested in vaccine development